CWE-1277: Firmware Not Updateable

BaseDraft

The product does not provide its users with the ability to update or patch its firmware to address any vulnerabilities or weaknesses that may be present.

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Extended Description

Without the ability to patch or update firmware, consumers will be left vulnerable to exploitation of any known vulnerabilities, or any vulnerabilities that are discovered in the future. This can expose consumers to permanent risk throughout the entire lifetime of the device, which could be years or decades. Some external protective measures and mitigations might be employed to aid in preventing or reducing the risk of malicious attack, but the root weakness cannot be corrected.

Technical Details

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